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The NPR Politics Podcast

Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon.

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How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting U.S. Farmers

Mar 20, 2025
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Why Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election Matters Nationally

Mar 19, 2025
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Dems In Disarray? Finding Unity In The Caucus

Mar 18, 2025
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What Is The Alien Enemies Act?

Mar 17, 2025
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Roundup: Shutdown Threat, Tariffs & Ukraine

Mar 14, 2025
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Trump's Latest Efforts To Reduce The Federal Workforce

Mar 13, 2025
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Trump's Efforts To Consolidate Executive Branch Power

Mar 12, 2025
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Who Is Mahmoud Khalil, The Protester The Trump Admin Wants To Deport?

Mar 11, 2025
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Measles Returns — Here's What You Need To Know

Mar 10, 2025
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Roundup: DOGE's Power Checked; Vance's Role Evolves

Mar 7, 2025